What is the correct way to handle a tire blowout?
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The correct way to handle a tire blowout is not to slam on the brakes. Here is a detailed introduction to tire blowouts: 1. Preventive measures: Pay attention to tire maintenance, regularly check tire pressure, and maintain standard tire pressure. Driving with underinflated tires increases friction between the tire and the road surface exponentially as the pressure drops, leading to higher tire temperature, softening of the tire, and reduced strength. In such cases, high-speed driving can cause a blowout. Even low-speed driving can damage the tire, creating a potential blowout hazard for future high-speed driving. Therefore, driving with underinflated tires is the main cause of blowouts. 2. Emergency handling: (1) Stay calm: The driver should remain calm. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands and try to keep the vehicle moving straight. Avoid swerving left or right, do not pull the handbrake, and apply "light braking" appropriately. (2) Timely repair: If a tire is punctured by a nail or is slowly losing air, it should be repaired promptly. Before driving on the highway, it is especially important to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle. Additionally, severely damaged tires, even if repaired, should not be used for long-distance or high-speed driving to prevent accidents.